In addition to selecting the New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame, the James J. Corbett Memorial Award and the Sugar Bowl Athletes of the Month, the New Orleans Sports Awards Committee sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl honors yearly winners in a variety of categories at its annual banquet.
Below are the individual award categories and winners, while the Committee also selects yearly winners for the Eddie Robinson Award and the Jimmy Collins Awards.
The Committee has adjusted its awards categories through the years; discontinued awards are also included below.
Outstanding College Coach, State of Louisiana
Outstanding Male Athlete, Greater New Orleans
Outstanding Female Athlete, Greater New Orleans
Outstanding Boys Prep Coach, Greater New Orleans
Outstanding Girls Prep Coach, Greater New Orleans
Outstanding Boys Prep Team, Greater New Orleans
Outstanding Girls Prep Team, Greater New Orleans
Outstanding Professional Athlete, Greater New Orleans (1960-2013)
Outstanding Professional Athlete, State of Louisiana (1960-2013)
Outstanding Professional Coach, State of Louisiana (1987-2013)
Outstanding Prep Athlete, State of Louisiana (1968-2007)
Outstanding Female Athlete, State of Louisiana (1964-1988)
Outstanding Male Athlete, State of Louisiana (1958-90)
Outstanding Sports Organization, Greater New Orleans (1959-86)
